Hawaii Action Alert: SB2608 to Nullify Warrantless Drone Spying

SB2608, a bill in the Hawaii senate that would put severe restrictions on the use of drones by law enforcement within the state, was introduced earlier this year by Sen. Clayton Hee (D-23).

STATUS: SB2608 was PASSED through the Judiciary Committee on Feb. 18. It now moves to a likely debate and vote in the full Senate.

PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS

1. Call your State Senator. Be strong, but respectful. Urge your State Sen. to support SB2608. If they do not commit to a YES vote, ask them why. If they’re undecided, let them know you’ll call them back in a few days. It is important to call because a phone call has 10x the impact of an email.

2. Call your State Representative. Be strong, but respectful. Urge your State Rep. to support SB2608 and to support similar legislation in the House as well. If they do not support SB2608, ask them why. If they’re undecided, let them know you’ll call them back in a few days. It is important to call because a phone call has 10x the impact of an email.

3. Call Back – any NO or UNDECIDED – in 3-4 days. Ask if they’ve had a chance to review the legislation and what their opposition might be. Comment below or contact us at http://ask.tenthamendmentcenter.com with any information you get.

5. Write a letter to the editor. Look up your local newspaper and submit a letter to the editor voicing your support for SB2608. It is essential for HI citizens to be protected from invasive drone spying. Passing SB2608 is an important first step towards making that happen.